BC Advantage - 2014 Issue 4
Credit Card Info on File? Bad idea.
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Article Overview
This article covers why retaining payment card information in accessible, unencrypted locations can create security and compliance problems for healthcare practices. It discusses general payment card security obligations, the role of encryption, and the use of discovery tools to locate sensitive data before it becomes a breach risk. The piece is relevant to practice administrators, compliance staff, and healthcare security personnel responsible for protecting patient and payment information.
Why This Topic Matters
Practices that handle card payments need to understand how stored payment data can increase exposure to security incidents, investigations, and loss of patient trust. The article helps readers recognize the broader operational and compliance implications of data storage practices.
What You Will Learn
- Why storing payment card data in easily accessible locations can create risk
- How payment card security and healthcare privacy/security concerns can overlap
- What kinds of tools and practices are used to locate and remove sensitive stored data
- Why encryption is emphasized for sensitive information in healthcare environments
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare practice managers
- Compliance officers
- Healthcare IT and security staff
- Billing and administrative staff
- Covered entities and business associates handling card payments
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